Toxic Air: How Pollution is Choking Port Cities and Threatening Public Health
2025-01-14
BBC
The alarming rise of air pollution in port cities like Dorset, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight is taking a devastating toll on public health, resulting in long-term health issues and putting immense pressure on local health services. According to a recent report by the Clean Air South network, poor air quality is not only compromising the health and wellbeing of residents but also exacerbating deprivation and stifling productivity, making it a pressing concern for environmental sustainability and economic growth, with air pollution control and clean air initiatives being crucial to mitigate its effects.
